Neofinetia falcata -BENI-RYOKUHOU 紅緑宝

[Bud]

BENIRYOKUHO is a variety of RYOKUHO whose main distinguishing characteristics are mud brown stems and roots instead of green.
RYOKUHO is quite the favorite among all bean leaf variety. The stem and roots looks clean and neat and because of the popularity, it was dispersed to many Japanese Fuukiran hobbyists before it was even registered. Notice that the leaves are thick and tight. I must have dehydrated the spike because the other buds are blasting; I have only one flower in bloom. Oh, well….one flower is enough to make me happy. Even without any flowers, the plant looks delightful.
I potted it in traditional Japanese samurai fashion but temporarily using a porcelain bisque Mother Goose rhyme planter (the smallest kind that I found on my possessions). I have ordered from a Japanese guy; a traditional Neofinetia pot maker who is living in London, several handmade sizes that will serve my purpose.
This plant was given to me by a friend in Boston who’s got some Neos to spare. I am very happy to have acquired this plant and learn how to care for them.